Although Julian was Heidler's first choice, he wasn't the only one. Heidler planned to meet Julian but was also trying to contact other members of the community association. If anyone was willing to bow to reality for "ambition," Heidler wouldn't hesitate to extend a hand of friendship.
Another pressing issue was Dave.
Dave had a problem—not with loyalty or physical health, but with emotions. Some fool once said, "The essence and only true love is in the exchange of bodily fluids." It seemed that during his role-playing as Jon, Dave had developed inappropriate feelings for Mrs. Vivian. This was a serious problem.
